What happens if you crash a test drive car india, What is my liability?

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What happens if you crash a test drive car india, What is my liability?

25-Jul-2024 (In Civil Law)

I was test driving the vehicle of a renowned company, and the sales advisor asked me to check the engine response, i was driving the car and a dog got in front of it. So i tried to stop the car but it slipped and got damaged, i was told that the car is insured and i will not have to pay any amount if it gets damaged. But the agency is asking me for money and is telling me if i don't pay the amount I'll be sent a legal notice. what happens if you damage a car during a test drive ?

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LawRato LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-25T12:34:35+05:30

If an accident occurs during a test drive, you should immediately stop the vehicle if it's safe to do so, check for injuries, contact the dealership, and notify the police if required by law. You must also inform your own insurance company. Liability usually depends on who was at fault. Most dealerships have insurance to cover test drive accidents, but if you were negligent, you may be responsible for part of the cost, such as a deductible. If the accident was caused by a defect in the car rather than your driving, the dealer may bear responsibility. In some cases, the dealer's insurer may seek recovery from your personal policy.

Advocate S K Singh Chauhan LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-25T12:34:35+05:30

Answer #2

If you are having valid driving license and there was no negligence on your part, the vehicle was insured you don't have any liability as the car was allowed for a test drive by the company at its risk and responsibility. Even if the car was not insured, there will not be your liability.

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Advocate Vijay Raghav Singh LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-25T12:34:35+05:30

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ANY VEHICLE WHEN MOVES OUT OF A FACTORY AND TO THE RETAILING PURPOSES GOT INSURED PRIOR TO ITS MOVEMENT OF OUTCOMING. SO THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PAYMENT OF PENALTY. ONLY THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS LIABLE TO PAY. NEED NOT TO WORRY BUT THE LEGAL NOTICE HAS TO BE RELPLIED WITH.

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LawRato LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-25T12:34:35+05:30

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It will depend upon the the following things:- 1. What kind of insurance policy they (the dealer) are having. 2. Have you signed any document/papers before test drive, acknowledging you liability. 3. The amount of negligence on your part. Even if the vehicle was not insured against test drive damage, you can not be compelled to pay the damages if there was no negligence on your part while driving the vehicle, because the dealer will be deemed to have contracted with you to take the risk of such type of damages.

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